Cuerpos Ocultos (2009) Printmaking by Morales

Morales is a contemporary Portuguese artist known for creating abstract works that delve into hidden emotions, captured through the stark contrasts of black and white. Morales’ art resists easy interpretation, inviting viewers to explore each piece carefully and uncover its essence through attention to detail. These works exist at the boundary of abstraction, using form, shape, color, and line to communicate beyond visual references to the world.

In Morales' art, the complexity and challenge of interpretation become central to understanding the pieces. The abstract style draws on the broader tradition of Western art, which, until the mid-19th century, focused on perspective and reproducing visible reality. However, as technology, science, and philosophy evolved, artists like Morales sought new forms of expression that reflected the shifting intellectual and cultural landscape. Morales' works exemplify abstract art's ability to convey meaning independent of figurative representation, requiring viewers to engage deeply to extract its significance.